FlashAssist PRO makes it easy for Macromedia Flash developers
to convert SWF files into stand-alone, installable Pocket
PC applications in about 5ø10 minutes. You can visit the
Ant Mobile Software website to download several examples
of applications created
with FlashAssist PRO, including games, e-learning, data
collection, and wireless applications.
This product creates a host application for your SWF file,
allowing your Macromedia Flash content to be installed and
run like a standard Pocket PC application. Your SWF runs
inside this host application and benefits from advanced
features that aren't available in Pocket IE or FlashAssist.
FlashAssist PRO is an AppWizard plug-in for Microsoft eMbedded
Visual C++ that generates a ready-to-compile C++ application
which is customized based on questions you answer using
dialog boxes. In most cases, the AppWizard reduces and eliminates
the need for you to write any C++ code. For developers experienced
with C++, however, full access to the C++ source code allows
for advanced customization.
You will need to have the following setup:
Note that the eMbedded Visual Tools and SDKs are available
free from Microsoft. The download URL is listed in the resources
section at the end of this document. A CD version can
be ordered for the cost of shipping as well.
Here are the key features of FlashAssist PRO:
- Creates standalone applications, developed entirely
in Macromedia Flash, that operate like traditional Pocket
PC applications written in C++ or eVB
- Produces starter batch files that create Pocket PC CAB
files and a PC Installer
- Creates applications in three window modes, including
full-screen
- Directs all Pocket PC button events to Macromedia Flash
- Stores and loads XML data to local files using ActionScript
commands
- Allows customization of the application name, icon,
and install location
- Adds a growing list of Pocket PC specific extended commands
to ActionScript
- Supports two-way communication between C++ and Macromedia
Flash via XMLSockets
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